ASTEC · 6 hours ago
Cost Accountant
Princeton, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAstec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company specializing in asphalt road building and aggregate processing. The Cost Accountant will collect data, allocate costs, and prepare reports to ensure established procedures are followed, while also supporting the general ledger and financial statements preparation.
Machinery
Responsibilities
Prepares internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments
Coordinates product cost process including calculating, reviewing and analyzing machine and labor hours, overhead costs and allocations, production rates, raw material costs and manufacturing process changes
Initiate and monitor physical inventory and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy, investigate variances, and resolve issues
Must review and analyze inventory reports, conduct research, and perform analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitability
Close jobs in a timely manner and work on special projects as required
Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports, verifying information
Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures, recommending changes
Answer's accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
Assist in audits, general ledger preparation, and reconciliations
Actively support Astec's core values, mission statement and vision statement
Assume other special activities and responsibilities as directed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S) from an accredited University or College
Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger transaction recording and reconciliation
Detail oriented, organized, and self-motivated
Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks at once
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software
Preferred
(3) to (5) years of accounting experience preferred. An equivalent of relevant education and experience may be considered
Cost accounting experience, knowledge of JD Edwards ERP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Lotus and Microsoft preferred
Company
ASTEC
Since 1972, Astec has been connecting communities by providing innovative rock to road solutions for our customers.
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jaco van der Merwe
President & CEO
Jamie Palm
VP, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller
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